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[sec-adv] Pablo FTP Server Username and Password Disclosure Vulnerability

From: Secunia Security Advisories (sec-advsecunia.com)
Date: Wed Jun 04 2003 - 02:38:43 CDT


TITLE:
Pablo FTP Server Username and Password Disclosure Vulnerability

READ ONLINE:
http://www.secunia.com/advisories/8937/

CRITICAL:
Less critical

IMPACT:
Exposure of sensitive information

WHERE:
Local system

SOFTWARE:
Pablo FTP Server 1.x

DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been identified in Pablo FTP Server, which allows
malicious, local users to gain knowledge of usernames and passwords.

The problem is that usernames and passwords are stored in plain text
in the file "users.dat", which can be read by any user.

The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.2. However, prior
versions may also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Change permissions on "users.dat" allowing only authorised users to
read the contents.

REPORTED BY / CREDITS:
JeiAr of GulfTech Computers

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://www.gulftech.org/vuln/Vulnerabilities%20In%20Pablo%20Software%20Solutions%20FTP%20Service%201.2.txt

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